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This is a man who's played with Jamie Carragher, so he knows a good centre-back when he sees one.

Young Joe must be absolutely buzzing to hear someone of Gerrard's standing in the game saying such complimentary things about him, but I don't think for one minute it will all go to his head - you don't get the impression he's that sort of lad.

But he took it all in his stride to underline just how good he is - and, inevitably, it has led to talk about his future.

His performance in Spain and then Gerrard's comments about wanting to turn his season-long loan switch from the City Ground into a permanent deal has prompted a debate among some fans over whether Forest would ever consider selling him.

For me, there should be no debate. I would certainly not want them to sell him, it's as simple as that.

He's already done well for Forest in the Championship, and he's impressed on the international stage with England Under-21s. Why would they sell him?

I'm pretty sure Aitor Karanka will see the loan move as another part of Worrall's learning curve, rather than something that may lead to a permanent exit.

He will hope he has a good season in Scotland and returns to the City Ground even better for the experience of playing at such a big club, and in Europe, and ready to push hard for a Forest shirt again.